Hi Everyone. Happy Thursday.
I have a quick card for you tonight, as well as some photos of the progress on the house. It's been a hectic week – as you can imagine!
Now, you all know that Poppy Parade will be retiring with the new Stampin' Up! catalog – so I decided it was time to let it have a little moment in the spotlight. It isn't my favorite color – but whilst I was thinking about it, I realized it was actually more of a favorite that I think. Cos… I know for sure I never use Calypso Coral, Certainly Celery and several other colors! The thing about Poppy Parade – it certainly is no shrinking violet – it really makes a statement.
As it makes such a statement, I decided to use Shimmer Paints on a new stamp set that has some bold flower images. I think it turned out really well, but I will let you be the judge of that!
For those of you who are SU only – 5th Avenue Floral would work if you wanted to use this card as inspiration.
I love the Whisper White layer underneath the focal layer. It helps to highlight the Pearlized white paint and the dotted DSP helps to break up the Poppy Parade.
On a personal note:
Lots happening at the house when we popped in quickly on Wednesday. Well, "popped in quickly" is a relative term considering it is 2 hours there and 2 hours back!!!!
We arrived to find the guys FINALLY putting up the siding
Then…. we went inside the door and found that they had delivered all the cabinets and doors!
And these are just the cabinets for the kitchen and mudroom!
Of course, they haven't been "treated" yet. They are actually Knotty Alder and are gorgeous when they are treated.
Oh… and then… there was tile down on the floor! They hadn't finished yet……. As the builder had never used this tile – and I chose it – I was really nervous about it….. however, when we saw it… we loved it. It's a different look and color every room and everytime you look at it.
The mudroom looks more browny
The shower… not finished yet.. but he's on his way!
The photos really don't do it justice. The tiles are very rich in saturated color and the variation is fabulous. We can't wait to see the finished product! We spoke with the tiler and he said he LOVES this tile.
And… if that wasn't enough.. the decking guys were there, too. Now – our deck is only 12' wide – but it is 24' foot long. We decided to go for a narrower, but longer deck, so that it would not intrude too much on the garden and would give us that eye level view of the wetlands across the sunroom and dinette.
Suddenly, it is starting to feel like a house!!!! We get more excited everytime we go, but everytime we go, we are drawn to the view. Again and again. We feel so lucky and so blessed. We have really worked so hard for this, and saved so hard and we think the end result is going to be so worth it!
As always…. thank you so much for spending time in my little area of the stamping blogosphere. Your visits and comments are greatly appreciated.
Warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a lift tonight. Ann… continued hugs and prayers for you.
I will be back on Saturday with a new Paper Players card.
Hugs
Jaydee
Card recipe – all Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:
- Card stock: Poppy Parade, Whisper White. Inks: Basic Black, Poppy Parade. Pearly Paint. Stamps: Floral Duet, Hand Scripted (Amuse Studio). Accessories: Button – Bag 'o Buttons
13 Responses
Your new home is gorgeous, Jaydee! I can’t wait to see more pictures as the work progresses! And I love the colors on your card…so pretty!
Beautiful card; beautiful home! And Jaydee – benign calcification! I’m so blessed. Thank you for your prayers, love and support. I have no doubt they helped. No doubt.
Love that card! The shimmer paint really sets up the colours.
What a change in your house! Those tiles are amazing. You could look endlessly and still see new interesting colours and patterns.
This morning my DIL posted a photo of 3 wild turkeys on a lawn here in suburbia. I thought of your family.
Thanks for the lovely comment on my blog Jaydee. I am glad that you loved Kamloops. Were you passing through on your way to someplace or were you visiting someone in the vicinity. Your new house looks gorgeous. Also, will have to give your technique on your card a try.
Beautiful card … I know you are talking about me, right?
lol : ) The house is looking great! Won’t be long and you will be moving in. I love the cabinet to the mudroom, exactly what I am having in mine.
Have a great weekend!
You have inspired me to use Poppy Parade! Love the house pictures. Can’t wait to see more pictures especially after moving in and making it your “home”.
Hi Jaydee! Your card is really pretty. I’m beginning to enjoy poppy parade now as a red. I like the orange in it! Your house is beautiful!! I love the lines on the outside and the inside is really coming along. The tiles and knotty alder are gorgeous! I really can’t wait to see the finished product.
Now this is just a striking and stunning card, Jaydee! Poppy Parade is a scene stealer for sure and I love how you’ve used it here.
Oh man, you’re not going to go with the white with blue lettering for your siding? I’m so bummed…;o) The siding looks fabulous and I love the tiling. Just gorgeous. A truly beautiful home. :o)
Hugs!
P.S. Hiya Lou!
What a card, what a house, both are just lovely. Your house is really huge and you will have so much fun rambling around in it. You probably will be able to lose each other, so you should have an intercom system put in.
Marge
Sorry I rarely take time time to comment – but I had to on this! What a statement this card makes! Wow! Love it!
Love your house and that tile is amazing! Can your share the brand and name of the tile with us?
Love popping into your blog.
Love the new house Jaydee…those tiles in the bathroom are the same that I have!!! Love ’em! The cupboards waiting to be installed look gorgeous…how exciting for you my friend!
I am so excited for you!! That house is HUGE!! Saving up paid off for you and your husband!
Oh, make sure you send out Save the date cards well in advance for the SU Slumber party so we can all mark our Calendars, LOL!!!!
Love the card!
The house looks gorgeous. . .can’t wait to see more pictures! ENJOY each step of the way.